July 22, Biddeford, Maine / Beech Bonanza

At about 15:10 eastern time, a Beech 36 was damaged during takeoff at Biddeford Municipal Airport. The pilot, also a flight instructor, sustained minor injuries. Post-accident examination revealed the control column lock had not been removed from the control column....

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Key Takeaways:

  • A Beech 36 aircraft sustained damage during takeoff at Biddeford Municipal Airport.
  • The pilot, who was also a flight instructor, incurred minor injuries in the incident.
  • The accident's cause was identified as the control column lock not being removed before takeoff.
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At about 15:10 eastern time, a Beech 36 was damaged during takeoff at Biddeford Municipal Airport. The pilot, also a flight instructor, sustained minor injuries. Post-accident examination revealed the control column lock had not been removed from the control column.

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